6 Tips To Plan A Stress-Free Maternity photography Session
Time it right
Scheduling a maternity photography session between your 28 and 36 weeks of pregnancy is ideal. Of course, you may want to schedule it earlier if you have a more pronounced baby bump. Don’t delay the shoot and bring it too close to your due date – babies don’t always follow the doctor’s prescribed timeline.
If you’re planning an indoor shoot, it doesn’t matter what time of the day you pick. However, if you want to shoot a few pictures outdoors, schedule your photoshoot just after sunrise or a few hours before sunset. Set aside an hour or so for the photoshoot.
Put comfort first
A saree is as glamorous for a maternity photoshoot as a flowy gown. They can both be draped to highlight your bump and give you an ethereal look. A pair of jeans and a top looks good too. Hence, it comes down to what you feel most comfortable in.
Whatever you choose, also make sure it reflects who you are as a person. Pastels look good on film as do solid or very delicate patterns. Avoid bold prints as they could draw attention away from you. Experiment with laces, knits and other textures as they look great in photographs. You could even carry more than one outfit for the shoot and capture different looks.
And, make sure your partner and anyone else joining in the photoshoot has an outfit that compliments yours.
Find a photographer you trust
With so much happening in the last few weeks of your pregnancy, you won’t have time to plan a second photoshoot if you don’t like the pictures from the first one. So, make sure you find a photographer who you trust and whose aesthetics match yours.
The best way to do that is to look through their portfolio and see how they’ve photographed other mothers. Your photographer should make you feel comfortable and be able to guide you toward posing in ways that look good on film.
Plan your session style
Your photographer is meant to guide you through the shoot but it is still your shoot. Hence, rather than leave everything to the photographer, browse through the internet to see the vibe you want from your photographs. You could go glam with a bold dress in an outdoor setting or celebrate coziness with an indoor shoot against an open window.
Look for poses that you would like to recreate and make sure you keep these references handy on the day of your pregnancy photoshoot. Bangalore has many unique venues and you could plan a shoot in a café or a garden if you like too.
Pamper yourself before the shoot
Once the baby comes, you may not have time to do your hair and nails so take this photoshoot as an opportunity to pamper yourself. Book a spa appointment the day before your shoot and relax. If you’re thinking of getting a facial or other such treatments, plan them a week before your photoshoot to make sure your skin has a beautiful natural glow.
To make your photographs look even more special, you may also want to hire a professional make-up artist and hair stylist to help you look your best. Just make sure to schedule these appointments in advance and give yourself enough time to get ready before the photographer arrives.
Don’t forget the props
Including a few props in your photoshoot is a beautiful idea. In the years to come, they will help take you back to this magical time of your life. You don’t need big balloons and banners, simplicity is key here. Some of the most popular maternity photography props used include an ultrasound photograph, baby shoes, a baby jumper, flowers and hand-made baby blankets that you might have used as a baby yourself.
Summing it all up
Scheduling a maternity photography session is a wonderful way to make sure you never forget the small joys of becoming a mother and this unique transition. Sure, your partner can take candid photographs but they may not capture everything. Find a photographer you trust and set aside half a day to celebrate this moment. Style the pictures in a way you feel most comfortable. Lastly, this is a day to celebrate mothers but make sure you take a few pictures with your partner too. If you have children and pets, get them together for a frame too. Happy clicking!
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